Answers

Subtract 6/56 from 80/36

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 6/56

80/36 - 6/56 is 533/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   80/36 = 80 × 14/36 × 14 = 1120/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/504 - 54/504 = 1120 - 54/504 = 1066/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 533/252
6. In mixed form: 229/252

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